Unitary, Federal, and Confederal

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Which of the following best describes a government that balances power between states and the national level? Federal, Confederal, All, Unitary

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All

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Those aiming for a confederal system of government would be most interested in preserving which of the following? Keeping power in the hands of each state, and granting only limited powers to a national government, Nationwide unity, A strong, centralized government with limited states' rights, Oversight at a national level that determines taxes, family law and criminal punishment

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Keeping power in the hands of each state, and granting only limited powers to a national government

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Which of the following is a feature of a unitary system of government? Options: Each region can decide what's best for itself, with minor national oversight; Each region generally abides by the same laws.; Regions can determine many of their own laws, while the federal government determines many as well.; A region creates all of its own laws, even if they conflict with the federal government.

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Each region generally abides by the same laws.

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Led by a king or queen.

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Monarchy

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Which of the following describes typical characteristics of federal states? A centralized government and strong centripetal forces, A fragmented land area and a single ethnic group, A small land area and high population density, A compact shape and a primate city, A large land area and multiple ethnic groups

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A large land area and multiple ethnic groups

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Oligarchy

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rule of few

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Totalitarian

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rule of one

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What does representative democracy mean?

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The people vote for their leaders.

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Which type of system allows for greater local governance and autonomy? Options: Federal, Confederal, Totalitarian, Unitary

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Confederal

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Which country operates under a unitary system? Options: Germany, USA, Canada, France

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France